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YE06 DUV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 DUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,947 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 132,947 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 127,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake effort 17% (min 16%)

long travel on hand brake lever.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,753 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake effort 17% (min 16%)

long travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,826 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,884 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front discs o/s scored

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R Suspension bump stop worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,401 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YE06 DUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE06 DUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE06 DUV registered?

YE06 DUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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